Harry The Whaler (1879)

By George Eliel Sargent

Book Overview

Harry The Whaler is a novel written by George E. Sargent and published in 1879. The book is set in the 19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Harry who joins a whaling ship. Harry is eager to experience life on the high seas and is excited to be a part of the whaling industry. However, he soon discovers that life on a whaling ship is much harder than he anticipated. He has to deal with dangerous weather conditions, hostile crew members, and the constant threat of being attacked by whales. Despite the challenges, Harry perseveres and becomes a skilled whaler. Along the way, he makes friends and learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the importance of hard work. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of life on a whaling ship and provides a fascinating insight into the whaling industry of the 19th century. It is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166439119
• ISBN13: 9781166439118
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"